Sarwa - Gohad, Bhind

Sarwa is a village situated in the Gohad tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gohad and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Sarva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarwa is 453291. The village covers a total geographical area of 1206.39 hectares and falls under the 477117 pincode. Gohad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sarwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sarwa

According to the 2011 Census, Sarwa village had a total population of 3,097 people, including 1,664 males and 1,433 females, living in 586 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.67%, with male literacy at 82.09% and female literacy at 55.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 698.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,0971,6641,433
Child Population (0–6 yrs)453240213
Scheduled Castes (SC)698386312
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,8421,169673
Illiterate Population1,255495760

Nearby Villages of Sarwa

Sarwa is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChaksarwaNorth-East1.82 km
ChaktukedaWest2.62 km
ChakkhanetaNorth2.74 km
TukedaSouth-West2.75 km
JhawalpuraSouth2.90 km
NawaliEast3.19 km
KathawahaziSouth-East3.65 km
KheriaraijuEast3.66 km
BaratharaSouth-East3.78 km
ChhimakaNorth-East4.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarwa

Sarwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nonera, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gohad to Sarwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Sarwa is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarwa

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sarwa village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sarwa

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sarwa village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sarwa

Where is Sarwa located?

Sarwa village is located in Gohad Tehsil, Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarwa is Sarva.

What is the pincode of Sarwa?

The pincode of Sarwa is 477117.

What is the population of Sarwa?

Sarwa had a total population of 3,097, including 1,664 males and 1,433 females.

How many households are there in Sarwa?

Sarwa had 586 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sarwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarwa was 69.67%. Male literacy was 82.09% and female literacy was 55.16%.